General Manager Beppe Marrotta will go to the Spanish capital to speak to the Rojiblancos in the hope the Old Lady can snatch the Uruguayan striker before other clubs up their interest in the 31-year old when the transfer window opens in January.

Mixed comments in the summer concerning the future of the World Cup 2010 star made it unclear if Forlan will leave Spain, but the former Manchester United man stated he would consider a move if it was right for him.

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